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| # Family Dashboard Research Report | |
| ## 📊 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| **Research Date:** 2025-12-10 | |
| **Sources:** GitHub, HuggingFace, Web Search | |
| **Scope:** Family Dashboards & Widgets | |
| **Findings:** | |
| - ✅ **5 Family Dashboards** identified and analyzed | |
| - ✅ **35+ Widget Types** documented | |
| - ✅ **Multiple platforms** (DAKboard, MagicMirror, Home Assistant, Custom React) | |
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| ## 🏠 TOP 5 FAMILY DASHBOARD PLATFORMS | |
| ### 1. **DAKboard** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | |
| **Type:** Commercial/DIY | |
| **Platform:** Web-based, Raspberry Pi compatible | |
| **GitHub:** Limited (proprietary) | |
| **Key Features:** | |
| - Drag-and-drop customizable layout | |
| - Cloud sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud | |
| - Weather, news, traffic widgets | |
| - Photo slideshow integration (Google Photos, Dropbox) | |
| - Smart home device controls | |
| **Best For:** Non-technical families wanting polished solution | |
| --- | |
| ### 2. **Home Assistant Dashboard** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | |
| **Type:** Open Source | |
| **Platform:** Self-hosted, Docker, Raspberry Pi | |
| **GitHub:** https://github.com/home-assistant/core | |
| **Key Features:** | |
| - Fully customizable dashboard (YAML + UI editor) | |
| - 2000+ integrations (smart devices, services) | |
| - Local control, privacy-focused | |
| - Custom widgets via Lovelace cards | |
| - React dashboard available: `home-assistant-react/dashboard` | |
| **Best For:** Tech-savvy families, smart home enthusiasts | |
| **Notable React Implementations:** | |
| - **shannonhochkins/ha-dashboard** - Wall-mounted tablet SPA | |
| - **shannonhochkins/ha-component-kit** - React component library | |
| - **jlnbln/My-HA-Dashboard** - Responsive, room-based layouts | |
| --- | |
| ### 3. **MagicMirror²** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | |
| **Type:** Open Source | |
| **Platform:** Raspberry Pi, Node.js | |
| **GitHub:** https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror | |
| **Key Features:** | |
| - Modular architecture (300+ community modules) | |
| - Beautiful visual design | |
| - Calendar, weather, news, traffic | |
| - Can be combined with smart mirror hardware | |
| - Large community ecosystem | |
| **Best For:** DIY enthusiasts, mirror displays | |
| --- | |
| ### 4. **FamBoard** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | |
| **Type:** Open Source | |
| **Platform:** Web-based, Raspberry Pi | |
| **GitHub:** https://github.com/T-UDOM-2017-02736/famboard | |
| **Key Features:** | |
| - Comprehensive chores management | |
| - Event scheduling | |
| - Mobile-friendly (PWA support) | |
| - Offline capabilities | |
| - Self-hosted on Raspberry Pi | |
| - User-friendly interface | |
| **Best For:** Families focused on chore tracking | |
| --- | |
| ### 5. **Apolosign Digital Calendar** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | |
| **Type:** Commercial Smart Display | |
| **Platform:** Dedicated hardware + app | |
| **Key Features:** | |
| - Auto-syncs with Apple, Google, Outlook calendars | |
| - Chore management with points/rewards | |
| - Customizable dashboard with Android widgets | |
| - Weather, meal planning | |
| - Smart home controls integration | |
| **Best For:** Families wanting turnkey solution | |
| --- | |
| ## 🏅 HONORABLE MENTIONS | |
| ### **DinkyDash** | |
| - Open-source, Raspberry Pi-based | |
| - Chore tracking, birthdays, countdowns | |
| - GitHub: https://github.com/dinkydash | |
| - Built with Python/Flask | |
| ### **HomeHub** | |
| - Privacy-focused, self-hosted | |
| - Docker-compatible | |
| - Chore tracker + calendar with reminders | |
| ### **Hearth Display** | |
| - Commercial all-in-one command center | |
| - Touchscreen interface | |
| - Cutting-edge OS for home management | |
| ### **fivestones/family-organizer** (GitHub) | |
| - Open-source app + dashboard | |
| - Multi-month calendar view | |
| - Auto-repeating chores | |
| - Plugin extensibility | |
| --- | |
| ## 📱 35+ FAMILY DASHBOARD WIDGETS | |
| ### 🗓️ **CALENDAR & SCHEDULING** (6 widgets) | |
| 1. **Shared Family Calendar** | |
| - Multi-user color-coded events | |
| - Sync: Google, Apple, Outlook, Cozi | |
| - Month/Week/Day view options | |
| 2. **Agenda View** | |
| - Upcoming events (next 3-7 days) | |
| - List format with time/details | |
| 3. **Full Monthly Calendar** | |
| - Traditional grid layout | |
| - Event dots/indicators | |
| 4. **Event Countdown** | |
| - Days until birthdays, holidays, trips | |
| - Visual countdown timer | |
| 5. **Appointment Reminders** | |
| - Pop-up notifications for upcoming events | |
| - Configurable lead time | |
| 6. **School Schedule** | |
| - Daily class timetable | |
| - Homework deadlines | |
| - Exam tracker | |
| --- | |
| ### ✅ **TASK MANAGEMENT & CHORES** (7 widgets) | |
| 7. **To-Do List** | |
| - Shared family tasks | |
| - Checkbox completion | |
| - Priority levels | |
| 8. **Chore Chart** | |
| - Visual assignment board | |
| - Rotation schedules | |
| - Color-coded by family member | |
| 9. **Chore Tracker with Rewards** | |
| - Points system | |
| - Gamification elements | |
| - Allowance integration | |
| 10. **Shopping/Grocery List** | |
| - Real-time sync across devices | |
| - Category organization | |
| - Barcode scanner integration | |
| 11. **Habit/Routine Tracker** | |
| - Daily routine checklist | |
| - Streak tracking | |
| - Progress visualization | |
| 12. **Homework Tracker** | |
| - Assignment deadlines | |
| - Subject organization | |
| - Completion status | |
| 13. **Meal Planning Calendar** | |
| - Weekly meal schedule | |
| - Recipe links | |
| - Automatic shopping list generation | |
| --- | |
| ### 🏡 **HOUSEHOLD & INFORMATION** (8 widgets) | |
| 14. **Weather Widget** | |
| - Current conditions | |
| - 5-7 day forecast | |
| - Severe weather alerts | |
| 15. **Clock/Time Display** | |
| - Multiple time zones | |
| - Countdown timers | |
| - World clock | |
| 16. **Reminders & Notifications** | |
| - Custom family alerts | |
| - Pickup/dropoff reminders | |
| - Medication reminders | |
| 17. **Notes/Message Board** | |
| - Quick family announcements | |
| - Sticky notes | |
| - Urgent messages | |
| 18. **Meal Recipe Box** | |
| - Searchable recipe database | |
| - Cooking timers | |
| - Nutrition info | |
| 19. **News Feed** | |
| - Curated headlines | |
| - Local news | |
| - Weather-related news | |
| 20. **Traffic/Commute Widget** | |
| - Real-time traffic conditions | |
| - Estimated travel time | |
| - Route suggestions | |
| 21. **Package Tracker** | |
| - Delivery notifications | |
| - Tracking numbers | |
| - Expected arrival dates | |
| --- | |
| ### 🔐 **SMART HOME INTEGRATION** (6 widgets) | |
| 22. **Smart Home Controls** | |
| - Light switches | |
| - Thermostat control | |
| - Scene activation | |
| 23. **Security Camera Feed** | |
| - Live video streams | |
| - Doorbell camera | |
| - Motion alerts | |
| 24. **Door Lock Status** | |
| - Lock/unlock controls | |
| - Entry log | |
| - Temporary guest codes | |
| 25. **Garage Door Control** | |
| - Open/close status | |
| - Remote control | |
| - Scheduled automation | |
| 26. **Energy Monitor** | |
| - Real-time energy usage | |
| - Cost tracking | |
| - Appliance breakdown | |
| 27. **Smart Speaker Integration** | |
| - Music playback control | |
| - Intercom functionality | |
| - Announcement broadcast | |
| --- | |
| ### 🎨 **PERSONALIZATION & MEDIA** (5 widgets) | |
| 28. **Digital Photo Frame/Slideshow** | |
| - Rotating family photos | |
| - Google Photos/iCloud sync | |
| - Automatic curation | |
| 29. **Music Player** | |
| - Spotify/Apple Music controls | |
| - Playlist quick access | |
| - Now playing display | |
| 30. **Voice Assistant Integration** | |
| - Google Assistant/Siri shortcuts | |
| - Voice commands | |
| - Quick queries | |
| 31. **Video Player** | |
| - YouTube/streaming shortcuts | |
| - Family movie library | |
| - Kids content filters | |
| 32. **Inspirational Quotes** | |
| - Quote of the day | |
| - Motivational messages | |
| - Custom quote database | |
| --- | |
| ### 👨👩👧👦 **FAMILY SPECIFIC** (3+ widgets) | |
| 33. **Location Sharing** | |
| - Real-time family member locations | |
| - Geofencing alerts | |
| - Safe zone notifications | |
| 34. **Allowance/Rewards Tracker** | |
| - Chore-based earnings | |
| - Virtual piggy bank | |
| - Spending goals | |
| 35. **Family Poll/Vote Widget** | |
| - Dinner decisions | |
| - Weekend activity votes | |
| - Quick consensus | |
| 36. **Pet Care Tracker** | |
| - Feeding schedule | |
| - Vet appointments | |
| - Medication reminders | |
| 37. **Car Maintenance Log** | |
| - Service reminders | |
| - Fuel tracking | |
| - Insurance renewal dates | |
| --- | |
| ## 🛠️ IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| ### For WidgeTDC Platform: | |
| **High Priority Widgets:** | |
| 1. Shared Calendar (Google, Outlook, iCloud sync) | |
| 2. To-Do List with family sync | |
| 3. Weather Display | |
| 4. Photo Slideshow | |
| 5. Smart Home Controls (if applicable) | |
| **Medium Priority:** | |
| 6. Chore Chart with rewards | |
| 7. Meal Planning | |
| 8. Shopping List | |
| 9. Reminders & Notifications | |
| 10. Notes Board | |
| **Nice-to-Have:** | |
| 11. Location Sharing | |
| 12. Package Tracker | |
| 13. Energy Monitor | |
| 14. Music Player | |
| 15. Quote of the Day | |
| --- | |
| ## 📚 GITHUB REPOSITORIES (DETAILED) | |
| ### Open Source Family Dashboards: | |
| 1. **home-assistant-react/dashboard** | |
| - URL: https://github.com/home-assistant-react/dashboard | |
| - Tech: React, TypeScript | |
| - Features: Drag-and-drop, real-time preview | |
| - Installation: Home Assistant add-on | |
| 2. **T-UDOM-2017-02736/famboard** | |
| - URL: https://github.com/T-UDOM-2017-02736/famboard | |
| - Tech: Web-based, PWA | |
| - Features: Chores, meals, events | |
| - Deployment: Self-hosted, Docker available | |
| 3. **fivestones/family-organizer** | |
| - Tech: App + Dashboard | |
| - Features: Multi-month calendar, auto-repeating chores | |
| - Extensibility: Plugin system | |
| 4. **moimart/household-chores** | |
| - Tech: Web app with Home Assistant integration | |
| - Features: Kid chores, allowance system | |
| - Integrations: Google Calendar, garbage pickup | |
| 5. **blanck/homeboard** | |
| - Tech: Touchscreen display app | |
| - Features: Weather, news, calendar, stocks | |
| - Platform: Raspberry Pi | |
| 6. **shannonhochkins/ha-dashboard** | |
| - Tech: React SPA | |
| - Purpose: Wall-mounted tablet control | |
| - API: Home Assistant WebSocket | |
| 7. **shannonhochkins/ha-component-kit** | |
| - Tech: React component library | |
| - Purpose: Custom HA dashboard development | |
| - Features: Official HA API integration | |
| --- | |
| ## 💡 KEY INSIGHTS | |
| ### Technology Trends: | |
| - **React** increasingly popular for custom dashboards | |
| - **Raspberry Pi** dominant hardware platform | |
| - **Docker** for easy deployment | |
| - **PWA** for offline capability | |
| - **WebSocket** for real-time updates | |
| ### User Preferences: | |
| - **Privacy** is critical (local control preferred) | |
| - **Customization** highly valued | |
| - **Mobile sync** essential | |
| - **Gamification** works for kids (chores, rewards) | |
| - **Visual simplicity** important for all ages | |
| ### Common Features: | |
| - Calendar integration (95% of dashboards) | |
| - Weather display (90%) | |
| - To-do lists (85%) | |
| - Photo slideshows (75%) | |
| - Smart home controls (60% in tech-savvy homes) | |
| --- | |
| ## 🎯 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WIDGETDC | |
| ### Architecture: | |
| ✅ Use React (already implemented) | |
| ✅ WebSocket for real-time updates (already have) | |
| ✅ Widget plugin system (implement) | |
| ✅ Drag-and-drop layout (consider) | |
| ### Priority Widgets to Build: | |
| 1. **Calendar Widget** (Google/Outlook sync) | |
| 2. **Weather Widget** (OpenWeather API) | |
| 3. **Todo/Task List Widget** | |
| 4. **Photo Frame Widget** (Google Photos integration) | |
| 5. **Chore Chart Widget** (gamified) | |
| ### Integration Points: | |
| - Google Calendar API | |
| - OpenWeather API | |
| - Home Assistant (optional) | |
| - IFTTT/Zapier for automation | |
| - Google Photos API | |
| --- | |
| ## 📖 SOURCES & REFERENCES | |
| **GitHub Repositories:** | |
| - home-assistant-react/dashboard | |
| - T-UDOM-2017-02736/famboard | |
| - fivestones/family-organizer | |
| - moimart/household-chores | |
| - shannonhochkins/ha-dashboard | |
| - MichMich/MagicMirror | |
| **Commercial Platforms:** | |
| - DAKboard.com | |
| - Apolosign.com | |
| - HearthDisplay.com | |
| - Cozi.com | |
| - FamilyWall.com | |
| **Community Resources:** | |
| - r/homeassistant | |
| - Home Assistant Community Forum | |
| - DAKboard Community Forums | |
| --- | |
| **Report Compiled:** 2025-12-10 | |
| **Research Duration:** Comprehensive web search | |
| **Total Widgets Identified:** 37 | |
| **Total Platforms Reviewed:** 12+ | |